Special Reports

Wed 26 Feb 2020

The areas where Aussies can’t find a tradie

premium_icon The areas where Aussies can’t find a tradie

Plummeting numbers of apprenticeships and trainees across the country have led to a skills shortage crisis that is hitting homeowners and businesses hard.

Tue 25 Feb 2020

New lung disease hotline launched for mine workers

premium_icon New lung disease hotline launched for mine workers

The hotline will be one-stop-shop support service for the state’s past and present mine and quarry workers.

Tue 18 Feb 2020

‘Name and shame’ plan for bosses who underpay

premium_icon ‘Name and shame’ plan for bosses who underpay

Stiff new penalties are on the way for employers who fail to adequately pay their staff.

Mon 10 Feb 2020

Hundreds of jobs as firm snaps up $70M Shoalwater contract

premium_icon Hundreds of jobs as firm snaps up $70M Shoalwater contract

The upgrade of the Shoalwater Bay Training Area will give a tremendous boost to CQ’s economy.

Deloitte flags QLD jobless risks

premium_icon Deloitte flags QLD jobless risks

Queensland is facing an increasingly challenging economic future with drought and other natural disasters, along with a stubbornly high jobless rate, hitting the...

Fri 7 Feb 2020

Workers unions slam Lactalis factory closure

premium_icon Workers unions slam Lactalis factory closure

The unions described Lactalis’ decision to shut their factory as a ‘kick in the teeth’ for local workers.

Wed 5 Feb 2020

40+ jobs lost as Pauls closes Rocky factory

premium_icon 40+ jobs lost as Pauls closes Rocky factory

Lactilis, the Pauls parent company awarded a lucrative and controversial milk contract last month, has just announced it will close a major factory.

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